Comparison

CookingCalc vs Hey Kitchen!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CookingCalc

Features
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【Quickly Solve “How Many Grams Is This?” in Recipes!】 “Recipes list ingredients in tablespoons, but I want to measure them on a scale...” “I don't understand ‘oz’ or ‘cup’ in international recipes...” This calculator app eliminates those little cooking hassles. ◆ Key Features 1. Accounts for the Specific Gravity of Each Seasoning Water, soy sauce, flour, sugar... Even one tablespoon varies in weight depending on the seasoning. This app calculates using the density (specific gravity) of each seasoning, giving you precise measurements. 2. Intuitive “Fractional Display” Does “0.5 tablespoon” not click for you? This app displays results as fractions familiar in cooking, like “1/2 tablespoon.” This makes using measuring spoons smoother. 3. Your Personalized Seasoning List Display only your frequently used seasonings on the screen. Customize it to your preferences for quick calculations. 4. Supports International Recipes Works with Japanese units like “ml,” “g,” and “go,” as well as American units like “US cup,” “ounce (oz),” and “pound (lb).” Easily recreate recipes from international baking books or cooking videos. ◆ Recommended For - Those who prefer kitchen scales over measuring spoons - Those who want precise measurements for baking or bread making - Those who frequently use international recipe sites - Those who search online for unit conversions every time they cook 【Pro Version Features (In-App Purchase)】 Ad-free experience Unlock special seasoning data like butter, honey, and curry powder Make daily cooking easier and more enjoyable. Download the free version and try it out today!

About

Hey Kitchen!

Features
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The only kitchen tool built for messy hands. Hey Kitchen uses voice commands to convert measurements, scale recipes, and manage timers — no tapping required. "How many grams in 2 cups of flour?" Instant answer. Need to triple a recipe? Just ask. Running multiple dishes? Set named timers and track them all by voice. No internet required. No ads. Just a smarter way to cook. VOICE-POWERED CONVERSIONS Tap the microphone and ask naturally: - "How many grams in 2 cups of flour?" - "Convert 3 tablespoons of butter to grams" - "What's 350 fahrenheit in celsius?" No typing required. Just speak and get instant answers. RECIPE SCALING MADE SIMPLE Hosting a dinner party? Cooking for one? Scale any recipe instantly: - Paste your ingredient list - Tap Double, Triple, or Half - Copy the scaled recipe Or use voice: "Double this recipe" or "Scale for 8 servings" KITCHEN TIMERS (Plus) Set multiple named timers while you cook. Each timer shows what it's for, so you never forget. FEATURES - Voice commands for hands-free use - Instant unit conversions (cups, grams, ml, oz) - Temperature conversions (Fahrenheit to Celsius) - Recipe scaling with smart ingredient handling - Multiple kitchen timers with labels - Works offline - Clean, distraction-free design MORE APPS BY THIS DEVELOPER • AI Workout Timer — Voice-coached interval & HIIT timer • Voice PDF Extractor — Split, reorder & extract PDF pages • Voice Crumbs — Private voice journal, always local SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Hey Kitchen Plus is available as a monthly ($1.99/month) or annual ($9.99/year) auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase ($24.99). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tcityjohn.github.io/app-pages/hey-kitchen/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions? Contact us through the App Store.

Screenshots

CookingCalc3 screens
Hey Kitchen!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hey Kitchen! at none against CookingCalc's shown. Hey Kitchen! also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). CookingCalc's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CookingCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hey Kitchen! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CookingCalc ships an update daily, Hey Kitchen! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CookingCalc versus Hey Kitchen!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookingCalcHey Kitchen!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKodai NakadeJohn Carter

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CookingCalc

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
3 purchases

Hey Kitchen!

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Hey Kitchen Plus$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hey Kitchen Plus (Lifetime)$24.99

Questions

Is CookingCalc free?
CookingCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hey Kitchen! free?
Hey Kitchen! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CookingCalc or Hey Kitchen! have ads?
CookingCalc shows ads; Hey Kitchen! does not.
Which is updated more often, CookingCalc or Hey Kitchen!?
CookingCalc ships an update daily, and Hey Kitchen! fortnightly. Most recently, CookingCalc was updated on October 30, 2026 and Hey Kitchen! on October 28, 2026.

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